Leptospermum polygalifolium (Myrtaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Leptospermum polygalifolium
Evergreen shrub
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The Leptospermum polygalifolium plant species is found in Australia - Tasmania, Victoria. It is a member of the Myrtaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as L. flavescens. Sm.

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Latin Name:  Leptospermum polygalifolium
Family:  Myrtaceae
Author:  Salisb.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:  3

Habitat:  Montane areas, especially on fairly poor soils[154, 156].

Cultivation Notes: Succeed in almost any neutral or acid soil of good or reasonable quality, preferring a light sandy loam and full sun[200]. Prefers a position sheltered from hot or cold drying winds[200]. Only succeeds outdoors in the mild areas of Britain, tolerating temperatures down to about -10°c[200]. Grows well in coastal areas so long as it is not too exposed[188]. Resents root disturbance[200]. Plants do not regenerate from old wood[200]. Closely related to L. lanigerum[11]. A good bee plant[108]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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